About Joseph Conrad
Lived 1830 – 1897 (aged 66–67). Joseph Conrad was a military officer.
Joseph Conrad (May 17, 1827 – July 16, 1897) was a Union American Civil War colonel who was nominated and confirmed in 1866 for appointment as a brevet brigadier general of volunteers for his service during the Atlanta campaign.
Biography He was born in Wied-Selters, Kingdom of Prussia. He graduated from the Electorate of Hesse military academy in 1848, and was a Prussian Army officer. He commanded the sub-district of Victoria in Texas until February 3, 1866, when he was mustered out of the volunteer service.
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American Union Army general
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Joseph Conrad was born on 17 May 1830 in Wied.
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Joseph Conrad died in 1897.
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Joseph Conrad was a military officer.
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